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Dysregulated Kids Podcast


LISTEN NOW:
Calm the Nervous System.
Change Behavior.
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If your child melts down, won’t listen, or goes from calm to overwhelmed in seconds… you’re not alone.

Every kid gets dysregulated sometimes—but when it keeps happening, it’s a sign the nervous system needs support.

Get simple, clear ways to help your child calm down and feel in control.
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START HERE:

What Does Your Child Needs the Most?
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Meltdowns & Big Emotions

→ How to Stop Meltdowns Before They Start

Not Listening & Defiance

→ Why Your Child Isn’t Listening (And What to Do Instead)

ADHD & Focus Struggles

→ Why Dysregulated Kids Can’t Use Executive Function

Graphic titled 'Anxiety Coping Skills for Teens,' featuring a diverse group of teenagers practicing coping techniques like deep breathing, journaling, exercising, and talking to a trusted adult, with calming colors and supportive text labels.

Anxiety & Overwhelm

→ Calm Words That Actually Work

Daily Stress & Sudden Blow-Ups

→ The Stress Cup: Why Kids Explode Over Small Things



Check Out the Dysregulated Kids Podcast Series:

Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about cooperation without fighting

How to Get Your Child to Cooperate WITHOUT a Fight | Co-Regulation | E377

Learn why cooperation shuts down when kids are dysregulated and discover brain based strategies that help children listen, collaborate, and follow through without fights or pressure.
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about defiant kid

What I See Inside Every “Defiant” Kid’s Brain Map | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E376

Learn why defiant behavior is a signal of brain dysregulation, what QEEG brain maps reveal, and how regulation first strategies help kids calm, focus, and thrive.
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about disrespect

Why Kids Are Ruder Than Ever and What to Do | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E375

Explore why disrespectful behavior is rising, how emotional dysregulation fuels it, and what parents can do to calm the brain, restore connection, and rebuild respect.
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about over-scheduling

Is Over-Scheduling Hurting Your Child’s Nervous System? | Nervous System Regulation | E374

Learn how too many activities dysregulate kids, why meltdowns happen at home, and how creating space helps calm the brain and restore emotional balance.
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about Kid Doesn't Listen

The #1 Reason Your Kid Doesn't Listen (It's Not What You Think) | Regulation-First Parenting | E373

Learn why listening shuts down when kids are dysregulated and how Regulation First Parenting helps parents calm the brain, rebuild connection, and improve cooperation without power struggles.
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about smart kids and executive functioning

The Executive Function Trap: When Smart Kids Can’t Start | Emotional Dysregulation | E372

Learn why bright kids struggle with task initiation and how Regulation First Parenting strategies calm dysregulated brains to rebuild executive function, confidence, and daily follow through.
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about help your child

How to help your child if You've Tried Everything | Co-Regulation | E371

Discover why nothing seems to work for your child and how calming the nervous system first unlocks learning, emotional regulation, and lasting progress without blame or burnout.
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about best diet for neurodivergent kids

Which Therapeutic Diet Really Helps Neurodivergent Kids? GFCF, Keto, Paleo & More Explained with Julie Matthews | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E370

Learn which therapeutic diets help neurodivergent kids, how food affects mood and behavior, and simple nutrition changes that support regulation, focus, and calmer nervous systems.
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The Real Reason You’re Stuck in Power Struggles | Regulation First Parenting™ | E369

The Real Reason You’re Stuck in Power Struggles | Regulation First Parenting™ | E369

Learn why discipline fails with a dysregulated child and how Regulation First Parenting breaks power struggles by calming the nervous system and restoring connection before teaching.
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Are you Stuck in Co-Dysregulation™ | Co-Regulation | E368

Are you Stuck in Co-Dysregulation™ | Co-Regulation | E368

Discover how co dysregulation happens when parent and child stress spike together and learn simple Regulation First Parenting tools to stay calm and help your child regulate.
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about Calming phrases

The 4 Calming Phrases Parents Say Changed Everything | Co-Regulation Parenting | E367

When your child melts down, every parent wonders what to say. These are the 4 calming phrases parents say changed everything because they help a dysregulated child feel safe, connected, and ready to regulate.
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When the Sun Goes Down, the Meltdowns Begin—Here’s Why | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E366

When the Sun Goes Down, the Meltdowns Begin—Here’s Why | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E366

Stop blaming bedtime. Your child’s evening meltdowns may have nothing to do with what happened at night—and everything to do with a nervous system that’s been holding it together all day. Learn why the crash happens after sunset and how to create calmer, more connected evenings.
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The Real Reason Your Child Is Struggling in School (and How to Fix It at Every Age) | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E365

The Real Reason Your Child Is Struggling in School (and How to Fix It at Every Age) | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E365

Many bright kids struggle every day in school, and it's not because they're lazy, unmotivated, or not trying hard enough. The real reason your child is struggling in school is often a dysregulated nervous system.
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Why Your Kid’s Brain Shuts Down When Plans Change | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E364

Why Your Kid’s Brain Shuts Down When Plans Change | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E364

Discover why kids spiral when plans change and learn practical Regulation First Parenting tools to reduce meltdowns, strengthen flexibility, and create calm, confident emotional responses.
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about stress and the brain

Is Everyday Stress Quietly Rewiring Your Child’s Brain? | Co-Regulation | E363

Discover how chronic stress rewires the nervous system, triggering meltdowns and emotional dysregulation in children and how Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge’s Regulation First Parenting® offers simple daily strategies to build resilience and support emotional health.
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Why Therapy Isn’t Working: Neurofeedback for Dysregulation | Nervous System Regulation | E362

Why Therapy Isn’t Working: Neurofeedback for Dysregulation | Nervous System Regulation | E362

Learn why kids stay stuck despite therapy and how neurofeedback trains the brain to self regulate, reducing meltdowns, anxiety, and overwhelm for lasting change.
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What a QEEG Brain Map Reveals About a Dysregulated and Distracted Brain | Nervous System Regulation | E361

What a QEEG Brain Map Reveals About a Dysregulated and Distracted Brain | Nervous System Regulation | E361

Discover how QEEG brain maps uncover what is really driving dysregulation, big emotions, and mistaken ADHD diagnoses, helping families create effective support and calm.
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about minerals and meltdowns

Minerals, Mitochondria, and Meltdowns: The Overlooked Link with Dr. Aaron Hartman | Regulation First Parenting® | E360

Learn how minerals like magnesium and zinc impact emotional regulation, meltdowns, and stress responses in kids, and practical steps to rebalance and restore calm.
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about Emotional Dysregulation in Tweens

Hidden Clues about Emotional Dysregulation in Tweens | Regulation First Parenting® | E359

Your child's overreactions aren’t attitude, they’re signs of emotional dysregulation in tweens. Learn the hidden clues of stress overload and simple ways to help them reset, guided by Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, a mental health expert in emotional dysregulation in children.
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about Oppositional Behavior

The Surprising Fix for Oppositional Behavior (3 Steps Parents Can Use Today) | Regulation First Parenting® | E358

When every request sparks “no,” it’s not defiance, it’s survival mode. Decode oppositional behavior and use brain-calming steps from the Regulation First Parenting® method, created by Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, a leading expert in child dysregulation.
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about child's meltdown

Your Child’s Meltdown Triggered Your Meltdown, Now What? | Co-Regulation | E357

When meltdowns meet meltdowns, no one wins. Discover the brain science behind shared dysregulation and simple steps to stay calm, connected, and in control together.
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about Child Freaks Out over small things

Why Your Child Freaks Out Over the Smallest Things | Regulation First Parenting® | E356

When small things spark big emotions, your child’s stress cup is overflowing. Discover what fills it, why it matters, and how to help them regulate.
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about gentle parenting

Gentle Parenting Isn’t Enough: Here’s What Kids Really Need | Regulation First Parenting® | E355

Gentle parenting without regulation can backfire. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge explains how emotional dysregulation in children needs more than empathy and how her Regulation First Parenting® “Regulate, Connect, Correct” approach can change family dynamics.
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about Unmotivated Kids

Lazy or Dysregulated? What is the Truth About Unmotivated Kids | Nervous System Strategies | E354

When kids refuse to do something, it’s not laziness, it’s overload. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge explains how emotional dysregulation in children shuts down motivation and how Regulation First Parenting® uses calm, structure, and connection to keep them motivated.
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Dysregulated Kids Podcast

Emotional Dysregulation, Anxiety, and
Nervous System Solutions for Kids


If you feel like nothing is working and your child has constant meltdowns, big emotional reactions, or struggles to focus and follow through—you’re not imagining it.

And you’re not alone.

‍The Dysregulated Kids Podcast helps you understand what’s really driving your child’s behavior—through the lens of the nervous system.

Because behavior isn’t the problem. It’s the signal.

With over 30 years of clinical experience and insights from more than 10,000 brain maps, Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge teaches you how to:

● Support your child’s nervous system in real time
● Use co-regulation to reduce meltdowns and power struggles
● Build self-regulation skills that actually stick
● Improve focus, attention, and emotional control
● Every child gets dysregulated sometimes.

But when it’s frequent, intense, or hard to recover from, your child needs more than behavior strategies—they need nervous system support.

Each episode gives you clear, science-backed tools you can use immediately—so your child can be more regulated, and behavior, focus, and connection can finally improve.

What You’ll Find Inside the Podcast


If you’ve ever thought…“Why does my child go from calm to overwhelmed so fast?”
“Why won’t they listen—even when they know better?”
“Why do small things turn into big reactions?”

You’re in the right place.

Inside the Dysregulated Kids Podcast, we break down what’s really going on beneath the surface—and what actually helps.

You’ll learn how to support your child when they are:

● Melting down, shutting down, or having big emotional reactions
● Struggling to focus, stay organized, or follow through
● Feeling anxious, stuck in worries, or overwhelmed
● Reacting strongly to noise, transitions, or sensory input
● Pushing back, refusing, or getting easily frustrated
● Having a hard time at school—even when they’re smart
● Needing more connection, support, and co-regulation
● Stuck in patterns that feel exhausting for both of you

And most importantly…You’ll learn how to calm the nervous system first, so behavior, focus, and emotional control can finally improve.

Dysregulated Kids Podcast FAQ

How can I help my dysregulated child calm down?
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Where should I start if I’m new to dysregulation?
Is it normal for kids to be dysregulated sometimes?
How do I know if my child is dysregulated?
Is this podcast only for kids with ADHD or anxiety?
Will I get strategies I can use right away?
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About Dr. Roseann

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge is a licensed therapist, certified school psychologist, and parent of neurodivergent kids who has spent over 30 years helping families understand one powerful truth:

‍Behavior isn’t the problem—it’s a signal from the nervous system.When kids melt down, shut down, or struggle to focus, it’s not because they won’t do better.
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It’s because, in that moment, they can’t.Through her work with thousands of families — and insights from more than 10,000 brain maps—Dr. Roseann teaches parents how to calm the brain first so real change can happen.

She is the creator of Regulation First Parenting®, a science-backed approach that helps you:
Stay calm and grounded—even in the hardest moments
Support your child’s nervous system in real time
Reduce meltdowns, anxiety, and power struggles
Build lasting self-regulation, focus, and resilience

Her approach is practical, compassionate, and designed for real life—because parenting a dysregulated kid isn’t about doing more…It’s about doing what actually works.Because kids don’t need to be fixed.

They need nervous systems that feel safe enough to regulate.

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